Alaska's Copper River Delta
Alaska's Copper River Delta

Author: Riki Ott

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780295977430

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In two separate trips, 22 artists from 11 countries were invited to work & participate in community life in Cordova, Alaska, in order to focus the world's attention on the largest wetland on North America's Pacific coast. Organized by the Netherlands-based Artists for Nature Foundation, the project also includes an exhibit of artwork from the book which will tour the US for 27 months beginning in June 1998.

Eye of the Albatross
Eye of the Albatross

Author: Carl Safina

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780805062298

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Interwoven with recollections of whalers and famous explorers, "Eye of the Albatross" probes the unmistakable environmental impact of the encounters between man and marine life. Safina's portrait results in an eye-opening look at the health of our oceans. 15 illustrations, 13 maps.

Alaska River Guide
Alaska River Guide

Author: Karen Jettmar

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Published: 2008-06-28

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 0897327977

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The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.

Knitted Birds
Knitted Birds

Author: Nicky Fijalkowska

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-10-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782211098

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Twitching to knit? Get off to a flying start with this book, which contains all the instructions you need to bring a flock of characterful birds to life. With full, clear patterns for both quick and more involved projects, you will find a little flying friend inside. Great for gifts or perching as decorations, these quirky birds are fantastic fun to make and display, whatever your knitting experience. The book also includes step by step photographs and instructions for techniques such as sewing up, stuffing, and creating legs that will let your birds stand, perch or even cling to your finger!